The Certificate in Worship Arts is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide opportunity and training in Biblical arts ministry in the church. This certificate will meet an existing need among students who are eager to organize and lead worship in the church and will prepare them with comprehensive theological understanding and basic musical skills for service and leadership in the church.
Requirements for a Certificate in Worship Arts are 24 credits:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Requirements | 18 | |
BITH 326 | Biblical Foundations of Worship | 4 |
MUMS 201 | Principles of Music and Worship Ministry I | 4 |
MUMS 202 | Principles of Music and Worship Ministry II | 4 |
MUIP 100-200 - Private Lessons (organ, piano, voice, guitar, percussion) | 4 | |
MUMS 496 | Internship (or practicum) | 2 |
Chapel Band with a faculty coach | ||
Local church or summer internship | ||
Electives | 6 | |
BITH 344 | The Psalms: Songs of Israel and the Church | 2 |
BITH 345 | Life of David | 2 |
BITH 396 | Roman Catholic Theology | 4 |
BITH 398 | Eastern Orthodox Theology | 4 |
CFM 215 | Spiritual Formation in Community | 2 |
CFM 224 | Christian Spiritual Practices | 2 |
CFM 359 | Discipleship | 4 |
CFM 421 | Philosophy of Ministry | 4 |
CFM 494 | Ministry in Culture | 4 |
CFM 523 | Ministry Leadership and Organization | 4 |
PHIL 216 | Philosophy Of the Arts | 2 |
MUIP 131 | Small Group Piano Lessons | 1 |
MUIP 141 | Small Group Voice Lessons | 1 |
MUTC 101 | Introduction to Music: Reading, Writing, and Analysis | 2 |
MUMS 248 | Basic Conducting | 3 |
MUMS 211 | Keyboard Leadership | 2 |
MUMS 342 | Vocal Techniques | 1 |
MUMS 349 | Organ Service Playing Techniques and Teaching | 3 |
MUCS 321 | Church Music Practices | 2 |
MUCS 422 | Choral Literature | 2 |
Total Credits | 24 |